CAL STEVENSON NEWS

Sent down to minors The Phillies optioned Stevenson to their spring training complex Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Triple-A Lehigh Valley's season over, Stevenson will report to the team's spring training facility, where he'll work out in case he's needed later on. The transaction frees a spot on the roster for the return of Austin Hays (kidney) from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench Wednesday Stevenson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Stevenson had started in each of the Phillies' last three matchups with right-handed pitchers and went 2-for-6 with a double, a walk and two RBI. Though he'll take a seat Wednesday against righty Freddy Peralta, the lefty-hitting Stevenson appears to be making a push for taking over the strong side of a platoon in center field with Johan Rojas.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cal Stevenson caps Phillies comeback vs. Mets Cal Stevenson delivered a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh and then robbed a home run in the eighth as the host Philadelphia Phillies...

SEPTEMBER 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bryce Harper, Cal Stevenson lift NL East-leading Phillies to 6-4 comeback win over Mets

Bryce Harper homered twice, Cal Stevenson hit a two-run, go-ahead double in the seventh inning and made a run-saving, highlight-reel catch in the eighth, and the NL East-leading Ph...

SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4

Kyle Schwarber set an MLB record with his 14th leadoff homer of the season before leaving due to injury, and pinch-hitter Cal Stevenson hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eigh...

SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Up from Triple-A The Phillies recalled Stevenson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Impact With Austin Hays set to miss at least the next week due to a kidney infection, Stevenson will return to Philadelphia to make up for the lost depth in the Phillies' outfield unit. The 27-year-old has slashed .300/.420/.483 with eight homers and 43 RBI across 393 plate appearances in Triple-A but will likely be limited to a bench role while in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down The Phillies optioned Stevenson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stevenson was with the big club for a couple weeks while Austin Hays (hamstring) was sidelined. Hays is now back, and Stevenson is being sent down to make room for him.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down The Phillies optioned Stevenson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stevenson was with the big club for a couple weeks while Austin Hays (hamstring) was sidelined. Hays is now back, so Stevenson is being sent down to make room for him.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Philly The Phillies selected Stevenson's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Impact The 27-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Giants late May but was designated for assignment before receiving a look in the big leagues. Stevenson has spent the past two months at Lehigh Valley, where he has a .304/.419/.484 slash line with seven homers and 27 steals in 90 games. He'll provide outfield depth as Austin Hays (hamstring) heads to the injured list.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted after clearing waivers Stevenson cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Stevenson was designated for assignment by Philadelphia on Thursday to clear room for Drew Ellis after Ellis had his contract selected from Lehigh Valley. Stevenson has struggled to a .208 average and .617 OPS over 77 at-bats with one homer and five stolen bases in the minors, and he went 0-for-9 in a brief call-up with San Francisco before being claimed on waivers by the Phillies.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Stevenson was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Thursday.

Impact Stevenson was claimed off waivers from the Giants last Friday, but his stay on the 40-man roster lasted less than a week. Drew Ellis had his contract selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move to give the Phillies an option at first base against left-handed pitching.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Gelb: The Phillies claimed outfielder Cal Stevenson... - The Athletic The Phillies claimed outfielder Cal Stevenson on waivers from the Giants. He was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The club views him as o...

MAY 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Claimed off waivers by Philly Philadelphia claimed Stevenson off waivers from the Giants on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Impact Stevenson was designated for assignment by San Francisco last week after going 0-for-12 in the majors and 8-for-49 (.163) at the team's Triple-A affiliate. The 26-year-old outfielder is a career .145/.259/.188 hitter in 83 plate appearances at the MLB level.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Stevenson was designated for assignment by the Giants on Friday.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. Stevenson is hitless in nine at-bats for the Giants this season and would seem to have a good shot to clear waivers.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Stevenson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento by the Giants on Tuesday.

Impact Stevenson is hitless in nine at-bats for the Giants this season. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Casey Schmitt.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Stevenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Stevenson had started in center field in three of the past four games, going hitless across seven at-bats but drawing three walks. He could be part of a timeshare at the position with Austin Slater -- who draws the start Sunday -- until the Giants return Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Sacramento The Giants recalled Stevenson from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact With the Giants placing both Brandon Crawford (calf) and Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) on the injured list, San Francisco will bring up Stevenson as one of the reinforcements. The outfielder was acquired from Oakland in the middle of April, and he hit .310/.408/.429 over 49 plate appearances with Sacramento and Triple-A Las Vegas prior to the promotion.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A's trade OF Cal Stevenson to Giants for cash The Oakland A’s traded outfielder Cal Stevenson to the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations Wednesday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

A's trade OF Cal Stevenson to Giants for cash The Oakland A’s traded outfielder Cal Stevenson to the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations Wednesday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Traded to Giants Stevenson was traded to the Giants in exchange for cash considerations Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stevenson was designated for assignment by the Athletic's on Friday and he now has a new home with the Giants. The 26-year-old has produced a .348 average with two doubles, two RBI, seven runs scored and three stolen based over 23 at-bats with Triple-A Las Vegas so far this season. Stevenson will likely report to Triple-A Sacramento and look to get a promotion to San Francisco's major-league roster down the road.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Stevenson was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Friday.

Impact With Tyler Wade getting selected from Las Vegas, Stevenson will serve as the team's 40-man casualty. The 26-year-old outfielder has gotten off to a hot start this season in Triple-A, slashing .348/.483/.435 over his first 29 plate appearances. He will likely be claimed by a team in search of organizational outfield depth.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against left-hander Stevenson isn't starting Friday against the Mariners.

Impact Stevenson has yet to start against a left-handed pitcher since joining the Athletics, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Marco Gonzales on the mound Friday. Skye Bolt will start in center field and bat ninth.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Stevenson isn't starting Wednesday against Texas.

Impact Stevenson's first six major-league starts came against right-handed pitchers, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Cole Ragans starting Wednesday. Skye Bolt is taking over in center field and batting ninth.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Racking up free passes Stevenson went 0-for-3 with a pair of walks and a stolen base in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Making his first career start out of the leadoff spot, Stevenson did his part by drawing the pair of free passes and also put his speed on display on the bases. Though he's off to a 2-for-13 start to his big-league career, he's drawn five walks over his first five games to prop his on-base percentage up to .389. Stevenson looks like he'll continue to get steady run as Oakland's everyday center fielder.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in first three MLB games Stevenson, who was promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, is hitting .286 (2-for-7) with two walks and a run over his first three major-league games. He's also been caught...

Impact The promising prospect earned the callup after slashing a stellar .305/.417/.542 with the Aviators over 16 games following his acquisition from the Rays organization. Stevenson has held his own against big-league arms thus far in the very small sample of nine plate appearances, and his 67 stolen bases over 338 minor-league games gives him some upside in that department.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE